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The Social Change Career Podcast

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Align your passion with your purpose with the Social Change Career Podcast. PCDN sits down with the world's top professionals in the social change field to learn how they are changing the world while making a living. Honest conversations turn career advice for the global changemakers.

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What happens when you stop clutching power and start handing it over? In this episode, Michael Shipler—Vice President at Search for Common Ground and director of Common Ground Leadership dives into what truly works (and what doesn't) in conflict tran... more

In this latest episode of the Social Change Career Podcast, Craig Zelizer interviews Jack Brewster a seasoned journalist, Fulbright Fellow, and founder of Newsreel—to discuss why he left behind newsroom work to take on the deep-rooted challenges of h... more

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The latest episode of the Social Change Career Podcast "Finding Hope in Darkness," features Muhammad Lila, CEO & Founder of Goodable. Muhammad is an Emmy-nominated former war correspondent for CNN, ABC, and CBC who left the frontlines to build Goodab... more

Success alone won't protect what matters most.

That's the urgent message at the heart of Incorruptible, the bold new book from bestselling author and Lean Startup creator Eric Ries. Drawing on two decades of work with founders, CEOs, and investors,... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Shipler
Vice President of Search for Common Ground and head of Common Ground Leadership
Search for Common Ground / Common Ground Leadership
Episode: E 15 S 15: Building Power by Letting Go: Lessons in Leadership and Impact
Jack Brewster
CEO and founder of Newsreel; journalist with Forbes, News Guard, and other outlets
Newsreel
Episode: E14 S15 Why I Left Journalism to Fix How People Get Their News
Muhammad Lila
Founder of Goodable, media/tech entrepreneur
Goodable
Episode: E13 S15 Finding Hope in Darkness
Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup, Incorruptible; founder and advisor
Author; Lean Startup / Price Club lineage mentioned in discussion
Episode: E12 S15 Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad & How Great Ones Stay Great — with Eric Ries
Flora Pereira
Chief Impact and Engagement Officer at the Pulitzer Center
Pulitzer Center
Episode: E11 S15 Building a Career at the Intersection of Media and Impact
Catalina Escobar Bravo
Catalina Escobar Bravo, co-founder and change strategy officer of Makaia; BeTek founder; social entrepreneur focused on digital inclusion and tech-enabled development in Latin America
Makaia; BeTek; Nodoco (partner platforms)
Episode: E10 S15 Building Tech Ecosystems for Social Impact in Latin America
Jensine Larsen
Founder of World Pulse; Co-founder of Unfurl Futures; advocate for feminist digital ecosystems
World Pulse; Unfurl Futures
Episode: E9 S15: How to Design Tech that Connects & Liberates
Valentina Cullmann
Innovation practitioner in international economic development focused on leveraging technology for sustainability in the Global South
Independent consultant; previously with GIZ, BMZ, European Commission, etc.
Episode: E8 S15: Why Innovation Fails Without Humans at the Center
Sabine Bouwmeester
Director of Operations at Digital Nomads for Good
Digital Nomads for Good
Episode: E7 S15 Connecting Communities for Impact

Host

Craig Zelizer
Host of The Social Change Career Podcast; facilitates discussions with leaders in social change and impact careers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Pivot into your social change career

    If you’re interested in pivoting into a social change career, the PCDN podcast and Career Campus is the perfect one-stop resource. The hosts, Dr. Rojas and Dr. Zelizer, facilitate engaging and insightful conversations with impactful change-makers from a variety of backgrounds. No matter your specific interests or if your still just figuring it out, there’s something for you here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdrdvs
    United States3 years ago
  • Pivot into your social change career

    If you’re interested in pivoting into a social change career, the PCDN podcast and Career Campus is the perfect one-stop resource. The podcast guests bring a broad diversity of backgrounds and a wealth of expertise in a variety of backgrounds. No matter your specific interests or if your still just figuring it out, there’s something for you here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdrdvs
    United States3 years ago
  • No Better Podcast for Career Development

    There is simply no better podcast for changemakers wanting to develop their careers than the Social Change Career Podcast. Subscribe now! Don't miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    devinthorpe
    United States3 years ago
  • A deeply fun and insightful podcast featuring innovators from around the globe working in diverse impact sectors.

    This is a must listen podcast for people seeking practical insights and actionable tips on the wonders and challenges of building a career that does good and well.

    Love the diversity of guests and topics.

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    socialimpact
    4 years ago
  • A deeply fun and insightful podcast featuring innovators from around the globe working in diverse impact sectors.

    This is a must listen podcast for people seeking practical insights and actionable tips on the wonders and challenges of building a career that does good and well.

    Love the diversity of guests and topics.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    socialimpact
    4 years ago

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High-quality conversations with seasoned practitioners and educators.
Clear, actionable career guidance for social changemakers.
Diverse guest lineup with practical insights and inspiring stories.
Well-structured and positive discussions that remain realistic about challenges.

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E14 S15 Why I Left Journalism to Fix How People Get Their News
Q: What is Newsreel offering and how does it vet journalists?
Newsreel offers a curated, multi-format news experience with a vetted ecosystem where journalists with strong backgrounds publish content; the platform emphasizes human oversight, subject-matter expertise, and disclosure, plus a planned revenue-sharing model for creators.
E2 S15 Scaling Change: Careers in Impact & Inclusion Across Emerging Markets
Q: What advice would you give someone looking to start investing in African startups?
Start with understanding the team and the problem, join a syndicate to learn from others, and be prepared for long time horizons and potentially illiquid returns, while focusing on value-aligned partners and sectors you understand.
E2 S15 Scaling Change: Careers in Impact & Inclusion Across Emerging Markets
Q: What is Rippleworks and how does it differ from traditional funders?
Rippleworks focuses on capacity building and coaching through an expert network, helping organizations solve core operational challenges and build internal capabilities for scale, rather than simply providing money.
E2 S15 Scaling Change: Careers in Impact & Inclusion Across Emerging Markets
Q: What are the core skills that have remained important across all your roles?
A blend of operations, strategy, and partnerships with a strong emphasis on learning quickly, adapting, and applying cross-cutting skills to different contexts, especially in financial inclusion and growth initiatives.
E3 S15 Construyendo carreras de impacto regenerativo desde el territorio
Q: Qué retos enfrentan al trabajar en territorios de pobreza y conflicto?
Se deben seguir protocolos, gestionar riesgos, mantener la confianza de la comunidad y evitar el extractivismo, priorizando la co-creación y la protección de las personas.

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The show centers on career paths in the social impact sector, featuring conversations with practitioners, entrepreneurs, and leaders who blend purpose with practical skills. Episodes commonly explore how to design impact into work, navigate governance and funding, and scale social ventures across global contexts. Guests range from journalists-turned-entrepreneurs to policy specialists and tech-for-development leaders, often sharing actionable advice on career pivots, mentorship, and cross-sector collaboration. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on human-centered impact, ethical entrepreneurship, and building sustainable organizations within volatile funding environments. Listeners can expect thoughtful storytelling, concrete career guida... more

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1. Michael Shipler
2. Jack Brewster
3. Muhammad Lila
4. Eric Ries
5. Flora Pereira
6. Catalina Escobar Bravo
7. Jensine Larsen
8. Valentina Cullmann

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